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    Safe, nonBloatware site for software downloads? (drivers)

    Just use Tails on a USB stick. Else use Linux Mint (either install or run from a USB)
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    Latest Inflation Numbers and Discussion

    But don’t take my word for it See here: https://awealthofcommonsense.com/2023/11/we-dont-understand-how-inflation-works/ Sorry, but can't find any substantial BIO, CV or qualifications for the author.
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    Tip the Owner?

    Usually should just say "Service Included", in which case, if the service is very good to excetional, an 4-6% cash tip can be left to the waiter at time of payment, not left on the table. 6% if you plan to come back <g>.
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    Tip the Owner?

    > We always pay cash so credit card fees are not an issue for us. AFAIK, part of the contract that CC companies have with stores, is NOT to offer a cash discount, nor add a fee for the use of the CC. That was at least AmEx's position a while back. Things change. BAck then, if you reported...
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    50 yo, $590k net worth...want to stop working asap

    >> No wife (that I know of), no children,.. You have it backwards..... No wife, no children (that I know of) . . . .
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    souvenirs made in China

    Now, think carefully..... Why is china called china, and there is a country called China.... Probably the item they do best....
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    Sign of the apocalypse

    Indeed, sizes are shrinking, packaging either remaining the same or 'beautified'. This spring I needed 'shock' for the pool. Same package, half the amount of chlorine - all in fine print. As an 'ass'ide, Preparation H use to have cod liver oil, a real AI. Now nothing but inactive ingredients...
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    Selling Covered Calls and Naked Puts

    Dunno, but option in the money, particularly deep in the money, come dividend time, you usually get assigned.
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    Selling Covered Calls and Naked Puts

    Running_Man> Is your naked PUT cash covered?
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    Best Deals Travel Sites?

    Thank you for all the links.... now I'll be a better traveler ... thanks to your support.
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    10 Charts About Retirement Every Retiree Should See (2020)

    and .... What is DW??? Deutsche Welle or DW is a German ....
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    Best Deals Travel Sites?

    Brett ->> itmatix ?? Maybe a link would help us? WildWings? South America?? http://www.argentinawildwings.com/ ?? https://wild-wings-safaris.com/ <- can I assume this is the one??? Tnx
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    Sign of the apocalypse

    What is interesting, is that back in 1970-1972, CHF 1 was = USD 0.25, ... or CHF 4 = USD 1. If you looked at the coins, both silver, they were ~identical. Today 6/2021, that same 1 CHF coin is worth ~$1.11 Hence same CHF 4 = USD 4.40. So, the question: Did the CHF go up in value, or did the...
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    Fee for cash buyers???

    >> She said DO NOT buy a new car right now unless you absolutely need to. This is very good, BUT what is the rationale for that statement??
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    Sign of the apocalypse

    This reminds me when I visited Yugoslavia back in the mid '70's. Every newer hotel, 'official Intourist, and restaurants had the toilet paper on the floor. Why??! This was a communist country, and meeting quotas was the ultimate goal. The paper maker obviously never talked to the holder...
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